Tejashwi Yadav vs. Nitish Kumar: Heated Exchange in Bihar Assembly, Opposition Walks Out

A fiery exchange between Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took center stage in the Bihar Assembly on the third day of the budget session. Tejashwi demanded a 20-year account from CM Nitish, while the latter dismissed him as a "child" and questioned the state of affairs before 2005. The heated exchange led to the opposition’s walkout, as CM Nitish began speaking.

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Budget Session Turns Intense as Opposition Walks Out After War of Words Between Leaders

Tejashwi Yadav expressed his disappointment over the absence of both the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Ministers, stating that the ruling leaders were hiding because they feared their “blunders” would be exposed. He accused the ruling party of being afraid to listen to the opposition’s concerns.

Tejashwi targeted NDA legislators

In the ongoing debate over dynastic politics, Tejashwi targeted NDA legislators, citing examples of ministers such as Samrat Chaudhary, Santosh Suman, Nitin Naveen, and Ashok Chaudhary, claiming they represent family dynasties. He also raised the issue of former CM Jagannath Mishra’s son being made a minister despite the churning over corruption allegations, and asked why there was no outrage from the ruling party. Minister Nitish Mishra countered, asking why Tejashwi did not mention that former CM Jagannath Mishra had been acquitted by the court.

Further escalating the tension, Tejashwi criticized CM Nitish for not responding to his letters, stating he was hurt by the lack of communication. He went on to question the NDA government’s policies on issues like the budget, alleging that women were denied the promised ₹2,500, no increase in pension was made, and electricity tariffs were not reduced. He also pointed out that the central government had opened a special fund for Andhra Pradesh but neglected Bihar.

Tejashwi also raised concerns over the increasing BPSC paper leaks and the persistent irregularities in BPSC recruitment processes. Referring to CM Nitish’s absence in the assembly, he sarcastically remarked, "Everything else may burn, but Nitish Kumar remains busy with chair politics." He continued by questioning the state’s progress since 2005, referencing corruption, the lack of central university status for Patna University, and the absence of respect for citizens before Nitish’s tenure.

This verbal battle in the Assembly has created waves in political circles, with both leaders locking horns on key issues facing Bihar, from governance to development.